Venkaiah stresses importance of Aadhaar

CHENNAI,OCTOBER 18TH

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Tuesday that the Aadhaar system would bridle corruption and help citizens avail of various government schemes.

Speaking at the 90th anniversary celebration of the Andhra Chamber of Commerce here, Mr. Naidu referred to the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme launched by the Centre and said: “Aadhaar is very much required to eliminate middlemen. It will eliminate corruption. We should really strengthen this. [I] am happy [that] more than 100 crore people have already enrolled.”

Stating that industries and agriculture were “the two eyes” of the country, the Vice-President emphasised that growth should be inclusive.